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Name
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YCa   ₂KBe₃Si₁₂O₃₀
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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6
Mohs hardness
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2.672
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P6/mcc
Space group
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Milarite
Structural group
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Agk-Y · Approved
IMA
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2013
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Y · Ca · K · Be · Si · O
Elements
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